Tiles and Tales: Workshop and National Tile Museum Visit
At a glance
Tiles and Tales: Workshop and National Tile Museum Visit is a 8h private experience in Lisbon, Portugal, operated by Around Lisbon. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 52 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $114.53 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide, Bottled water.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Hotel pickup included
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 4 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 8h
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- Portuguese, English
- Pickup
- Hotel pickup included
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Overview
Become a tile artist for a day on this full-day Lisbon Tiles and Tales tile workshop and private tour, including the National Tile Museum.
Travel to Azeitão to learn how to make your own tiles from an expert tile artist.
Take some free time at the waterfront to have lunch, and relax before the afternoon starts.
Cap off your tour with a visit to the National Tile Museum (Museu Nacional do Azulejo), where you can admire some of the city’s most beautiful and well-preserved artworks.
NOTE: While the Tile Museum is closed for refurbishing until June 2026, we're replacing it for another epic experience with Tiles.
What's included
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Bottled water
- Driver/guide
- WiFi in the Van
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Baked painted Tiles shipping to your address
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Crossing the 25th of April bridge is an experience by itself, as the views to the East and the West show you almost the entire city of Lisbon.
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Stop 2 · 2h
At Azulejos de Azeitão, you will learn all about making tiles, and also have the chance of painting your own (that you can ship to your hotel or your home country).
Azulejos de Azeitão is one of the finest and well know Tile Workshops in Portugal. -
Stop 3 · 1h 30m
At the National Tiles Museum you'll be able to learn more about the tiles through History, admiring some of the best preserved and antique tiles in Portugal.
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Stop 4
Begin your day by heading to the Azeitão region south of Lisbon, where you can see some of the region’s most beautiful tiles and learn about their origin, starting with the Arabic occupation of the Iberian Peninsula.
Your guide will show you some examples of Tiles works as you drive on the way.
Meeting point
We'll pick you up at your Hotel or Apartment, or even the Port or the Airport.
Please note that you may need to join us at a nearby meeting point, in some areas of the city where we can't reach your address.
Please contact our team previously to assure all necessary arrangements.
Good to know
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Tiles and Tales: Workshop and National Tile Museum Visit take?
The experience lasts about 8h.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $114.53 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Hotel pickup and drop-off; Local guide; Bottled water; Driver/guide; WiFi in the Van.
Where does it start?
We'll pick you up at your Hotel or Apartment, or even the Port or the Airport. Please note that you may need to join us at a nearby meeting point, in some areas of the city where we can't reach your address. Please contact our team previously to assure all necessary arrangements.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in Portuguese, English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 52 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in Lisbon.
